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DE58 CKA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,939 mi
Last recorded130,939 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 CKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,939 miles

Offside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 130,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,854 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 111,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,768 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge 2.7mm

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,718 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,448 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 65,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 27,058 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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DE58 CKA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE58 CKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE58 CKA registered?

DE58 CKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DE58 CKA safe to buy?

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